Barton Villas, Botrivier, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)28 284-9283, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 284-9776, Mobile: +27 (0)71 609-7198
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Self Catering Villas & Holiday Houses » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Barton Farm, with its five Tuscan style self-catering holiday villas, is located near Botriver in the heart of the Kogelberg National Park. The farm is just one hours’ drive from Cape Town International Airport and twenty minutes drive from Hermanus. The views from the villas are of the surrounding mountains, our vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields to Walker Bay. The villas provide a perfect base from which to explore the Western Cape. There are over 70 acres of vineyards situated on the south slopes of the Kogelberg, 760 metres above sea level, absorbing the cooling sea breezes from Walker Bay. Barton wines can be tasted and purchased from our Tasting Room. AccommodationEach of the five stunning villas are equipped with a spacious open plan kitchen and dining room and each villa has its own Jacuzzi and outdoor pool with breathtaking views across the valley and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. THE BLUE CRANE VILLA Blue Crane Villa has two en-suite double bedrooms (one with shower only) and one en-suite twin bedded room. The spacious living room leads to a well-equipped kitchen. The villa has its own Jacuzzi, pool and gazebo with views across the valley and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. THE HAMMERKOP VILLA Hammerkop Villa has two en-suite double bedrooms (one with shower only) leading into a spacious open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen. Guests can enjoy the villas' own pool and Jacuzzi. THE LOUSADA VILLA Lousada villa has three large en-suite bedrooms, two double rooms and one twin bedded room. It has a spacious open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen. The villa has an indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi as well as an outdoor pool with spectacular views. Guests can hike on the Kogelberg National Park’s tails a short distance from the farm and have use of the tennis court and adjoining golf chipping area. Guests of Hammerkop, Blue Crane and Plover also have use of the par three-golf hole. Barton Farm boasts world famous Fynbos and is home to variety of wildlife including the Blue Crane, South Africa’s most endangered bird species. Attractions and ActivitiesBarton Farm offers a wide range of attractions and activities for the discerning visitor to the Western Cape: Bird watching The elegant Blue Crane; South Africa’s national bird, and Africa’s most endangered bird species, breeds on the farm, and you can frequently watch their courting dance in the farm’s vineyards and fields. Other birds regularly seen on the farm include Egyptian geese, hadidas, hammerheads, bokmakeries, sugarbirds, sunbirds, plovers, herons and finches. Pelicans and flamingos can be viewed at the Botriver Lagoon, just 5 kilometres from the farm. The famous South African penguin colony at Betty’s Bay is just half an hour’s drive from the farm. Walking and trekking Visitors can hike through the Kogelberg National Eco Park’s many well-maintained trails, which are within a short driving distance of the farm. Alternatively guests can simply take off into the Kogelberg Mountains behind the villas. Golf Barton Farm is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Arabella championship golf course. There are also golf courses in Hermanus (a thirty minute drive) and Kleinmond (a twenty minute drive). The farm has its own short holes and putting greens. Tennis Barton Farm’s hard court, with its mountain views, is available to all guests. Rackets and balls may be borrowed on request. Fly-fishing Barton’s dam is stocked with Rainbow Trout, and guests are more than welcome to cast a fly. Whale watching Guests can watch whales from several beaches and headlands in the vicinity, or take a whale-watching boat trip from Hermanus in the June to December months. DIVING Instruction, hire of equipment and diving trips are available at Hermanus. White shark cage diving, for those with a sense of adventure, can be arranged at Gansbaai. Wine tasting Barton Farm in the Walker Bay wine area, has its own vineyards, producing Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Shiraz , Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Malbec. While the majority of Barton wine is exported to the UK, a small quantity is retained for sale in South Africa and is available in restaurants in the locality and from the farm manager. A number of other local Walker Bay vineyards offer tasting and wine sales. Scenic Drives There are a number of world-class scenic drives within a short distance of Barton Farm, destinations include Greyton, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swellendam, Gordon’s Bay, Betty’s Bay and Cape Aghulas (the southernmost point of Africa) . Restaurants The area has a number of excellent hotels and restaurants within short driving distance. Beaches There are extensive uncrowded, sandy beaches around Onrus, Kleinmond and Hermanus. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town • Coming from Cape town, take the N2 from Cape town airport towards Somerset West / Hermanus • Take the R43 exit (Exit Number 90) for Hermanus/Kleinmond and continue for around 3 km • Passing the ‘Shell’ Garage on the right hand side, continue for 300m. The ‘Barton Farm’ entrance is on your right. From Hermanus Barton Farm is situated on the R43 Botrivier / Hermanus road (Exit 90 on the N2) some 200m beyond the Shell Garage moving towards Hermanus on your right. From Hermanus take the R43 towards Cape Town about 35 km, the “Barton Farm” entrance is on your left. |
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